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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB150F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was launched 19 months prior to the WB150F making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the JZ500 grades versus the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Samsung WB150F

 JZ500 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the FujiFilm JZ500

 WB150F JZ500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2010Fresher by 19 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung WB150F

 JZ500 WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the JZ500 compared to the WB150F.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and WB150F is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and WB150F.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files though you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older JZ500 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography highlights
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography features
Samsung WB150F Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography features
Samsung WB150F Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography info
Samsung WB150F Travel photography info
67
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (188g)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography info
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB150F Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Samsung WB150F
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Samsung WB150F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Samsung WB150F
Also called as FinePix JZ505 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $230 $230